muscle car

noun

: any of a group of American-made 2-door sports coupes with powerful engines designed for high-performance driving

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From muscle cars that chase down reckless drivers to rugged trucks that tackle tough terrain, the THP has a formidable lineup. Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025 Stellantis is focused on reclaiming the past success of the Jeep brand and is considering fresh investments into Dodge, which could result in a new Dodge V8 muscle car, and possibly even the Chrysler brand in the long term, some of the people said. Gabrielle Coppola, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025 There was plenty of automotive Americana showcased at The Bridge, from muscle cars to classic tourers, but one domestic stunner that captivated us was this 1956 Ford Thunderbird dressed in a striking Peacock blue. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025 As the home of muscle cars, Detroit knows something about speaking softly and carrying a big engine. Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for muscle car

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of muscle car was in 1966

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“Muscle car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscle%20car. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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